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Best 5.1 Speakers for PC Gaming in 2021 – Slim pickings means a home theatre soundbar or receiver may be better
ByJames Smythe July 13, 2021
Page 2 has alternative options including soundbars Following my recent review of the Creative Sound Blaster X4 external soundcard, which has 5.1 output, I thought I would look into the best surround sound speaker options for PC gaming. In recent years, the trend has shifted away from 5.1 surround for PC gaming. Creative is the…
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8 of the best PC & Console Ports for Android
ByJames Smythe June 9, 2021April 1, 2026
Modern mobile gaming is massively popular, but the free to play model has become wearisome, with most game developers realising they can earn more money from microtransactions than a one-off fee. However, mobiles are a perfect way to enjoy some of the classic games you may have played from your younger years. One option is…
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BlueStacks 5 Review – Performance upgrades vs BlueStacks 4 ensure BlueStacks remains the best Android emulator
ByJames Smythe May 16, 2021April 1, 2026
Back in 2019, I reviewed BlueStacks 4, the popular Android emulator that is geared towards allowing people to play Android games on the desktop. BlueStacks 5 is now available via Beta and will be launching in the next few months. It brings with it many improvements over v4, which should improve the overall performance considerably…
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Edifier G2 II 7.1 RGB Gaming Headset Review – Affordable virtual 7.1 surround for PC gaming & they work with the PS5, too.
ByJames Smythe April 22, 2021March 25, 2026
Along with all the TWS earbuds and numerous speakers, Edifier also makes gaming headphones. The Edifier G2 II sits on the affordable end of the spectrum, currently priced at just £59.99. This is also a USB headset, so it has a DAC built-in that offers 7.1 virtual surround. With these using USB, they are compatible…
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EPOS H3 Wired Gaming Headset Review – An affordable wired gaming headset being a decent upgrade vs the GSP 300
ByJames Smythe April 20, 2021March 25, 2026
The EPOS H3 is the latest affordable wired gaming headset from EPOS, and the second product they have launched now they are independent from Sennheiser. The H3 is an evolution of the popular GSP 300, offering a new, more attractive and functional design with improved audio and mic. EPOS H3 Specification Design: Around ear, Dynamic,…
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EPOS Sennheiser GSX 1200 PRO Review – A superb external 7.1 gaming amplifier/DAC that requires no software installing
ByJames Smythe April 19, 2021March 25, 2026
EPOS | Sennheiser launched the GSX 1200 PRO a few years ago now, along with the more affordable GSX 1000. It is one of the few devices on the market offering virtual 7.1 sound possessing, which is achieved through a Binaural Rendering Engine built into the device itself. While you may see a lot of…
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Nacon Pro Compact Controller Review – A compact wired controller for the Xbox and PC
ByJames Smythe April 12, 2021March 25, 2026
The new Nacon Pro Compact controller is an officially licensed Xbox controller that is compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows PCs. Featuring a 3M cable, this should offer enough reach for most console setups and avoids you having to worry about batteries. The 3.5mm headphone jack is then also Dolby Atmos surround sound…
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Iogear Keymander 2 Mobile Review – A Keyboard/Mouse adaptor for gaming on the iPhone, iPad & Apple TV [GE1337M]
ByJames Smythe March 15, 2021March 25, 2026
The Keymander 2 Mobile is a similar idea to the various Gamsir peripherals I have reviewed recently. It offers a way to add keyboard and mouse control to your Apple iOS-based devices. You may wonder why this is needed seeing as they have some compatibility built-in, but the Keymander expands the range of compatible games…
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EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Wireless earbuds Review – Wireless earbuds with aptX LL for your PS5 / Nintendo Switch & Phone
ByJames Smythe March 14, 2021March 25, 2026
Launched at the end of January, the EPOS GTW 270 wireless earbuds are the first in-ear option from the gaming orientated audio brand. What differentiates these from regular TWS earbuds is that they feature the aptX LL codec reducing the latency from 170 – 270 ms found on typical SBC Bluetooth connections down to 40…
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GameSir VX AimBox Review – An affordable way to enable keyboard & mouse control for the PS5 & Xbox Series X/S
ByJames Smythe March 9, 2021March 25, 2026
I have covered a wide range of the GameSir peripherals now, highlights include the GameSir G4 Pro, the X2 Type-C gaming controller and the GameSir VX2 AimSwitch. Today I have the VX AimBox, which is an alternative solution to the AimSwitch. With a price of just $49.99 it is a much more affordable solution. However,…
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